We all know inflation is draining our bank accounts, but have you wondered just how bad its gotten?
How much more are you spending right now just to stay alive?
Suddenly weve got an answer: $433 a month.
Four hundred and thirty-three bucks!No wonder were all broke.
Thats not sustainable, so everybodys got to make changes.
Below weve got a list of eight changes some big, some small to make up that difference.
Some of them might surprise you.
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The price has stayed the same since 1985. for $1.50 should cost well north of $4 by now, adjusted for inflation.
We are losing our rear ends.
And he said, If you raise the effing hot dog, I will kill you.
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Sell Something on eBay
Need cash?
There are lots of things in your home that you may look at and say Can I sell that?
But what if all the probably not items could actually have a home?
What if even the strangest things like empty boxes or broken electronics could earn you a little money?
Sell Your Poop
Looking for an easy side hustle?
Every time you poop, you might be flushing money down the toilet.
Your poop could save lives andmake you some cash in the process.
Some medical companies will pay healthy donors for their stool.
The amount you earn with each donation depends on the company.
GoodNature offers $25-$75 per visit, up to $1,500 per month.
Poop With Purpose pays $50 per donation, up to $1,500 per month.
HumanMicrobe pays $500 per stool donation.
Projected earnings:To be honest, $1,500 per month might be a little optimistic.
Lets be conservative and go with$100instead.
(If you still have cable, though, cut the cord.)
The problem is, if youre anything like us, youre probably subscribing to more than one streaming service.
Maybe youve even lost track of how many.
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Buckle up.
Now were getting serious and more ambitious.
Clearly the price of groceries is out of control.
But weve goteight tips to help you lower your heating bill.
Although it requires a small initial investment, try installing thermal curtains or a programmable thermostat.
Or check outthese creative energy-saving waysto slash your utility bills.
You have, havent you?
In that case, youre probably paying too much.
If you want, there are any number of apps thatll happily do this for you.
Or you’re able to just do it yourself.
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Projected savings:Were going to say youll save$28 per monthon the dot.
Make a Habit of Looking for Savings
There we go!
You dont have to stop there, either.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Probably not as good as youd like.
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